Baseball

Definition

Baseball is a noun that refers to a team sport played between two teams of nine players, where players attempt to score runs by hitting a pitched ball with a bat and running around a series of bases arranged in a diamond shape. It also refers to the ball used in this game.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈbeɪsˌbɔl/
• Respelling: BAYSS-bawl

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈbeɪsˌbɔːl/
• Respelling: BAYSS-bawl

Etymology

The word "baseball" originated in the United States in the early 19th century, combining "base," referring to the four stations or bases on the field, and "ball," referring to the object struck by the bat. The game evolved from older bat-and-ball games played in England and North America.

Derivatives

• Baseballer (noun)
• Baseball bat (noun)
• Baseball field (noun)
• Baseball game (noun)
• Baseball cap (noun)

Synonyms

• Ball game
• Diamond sport
• Hardball

Antonyms

• None

Usage

The term "baseball" is commonly used to describe the sport itself, as well as equipment and related events. For example, "He enjoys watching baseball games," or "She bought a new baseball glove."

Related Terms

• Softball: A similar sport with larger balls and a different pitching style.
• Cricket: A bat-and-ball game from England, often compared to baseball.
• Diamond: The area in a baseball field enclosed by the four bases.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• A team sport played with a bat and ball: Refers to the sport in which two teams compete to score the most runs by hitting a ball and running around bases.
  • Example: "They went to the stadium to watch a baseball game."
• The ball used in the game of baseball: Refers to the small, hard ball used by players in the game.
  • Example: "He caught the baseball with his glove."